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By: Porsche Panamera Diesel Gets 37.3 MPG : TheTunerScene.com

Porsche Panamera Diesel Gets 37.3 MPG : TheTunerScene.com — Tue, 03 May 2011 06:06:10 +0000

[...] has jumped on the hybrid bandwagon and now offers a number of vehicles with electrified powertrains. However, Porsche also offers [...]

By: Porsche Panamera Diesel Gets 37.3 MPG | Import RPM

Porsche Panamera Diesel Gets 37.3 MPG | Import RPM — Mon, 02 May 2011 17:12:06 +0000

[...] has jumped on the hybrid bandwagon and now offers a number of vehicles with electrified powertrains. However, Porsche also offers [...]

By: Porsche Experiments With Electric Boxster E : TheTunerScene.com

Porsche Experiments With Electric Boxster E : TheTunerScene.com — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 07:06:10 +0000

[...] vehicle back in 1909. So, perhaps it’s fitting that Porsche has lately been building a number of powerful hybrids. Now, with the Boxster E, Porsche is venturing into all-electric territory. Three prototypes of the [...]

By: Porsche Experiments With Electric Boxster E | Import RPM

Porsche Experiments With Electric Boxster E | Import RPM — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:36:09 +0000

By: Porsche’s 911 Hybrid Makes North American Debut | Import RPM

Porsche’s 911 Hybrid Makes North American Debut | Import RPM — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 21:39:40 +0000

[...] This past weekend saw the North American debut of Porsche’s 911 GT3 R hybrid in the American Le Mans Series at Road Atlanta. The Porsche hybrid hasn’t been in too many races, but has shown plenty of promise in Europe. Powering this unique racer is a 480 horsepower gasoline engine supplemented by two 80 horsepower electric motors that drive the front wheels for six to eight seconds. There is also a flywheel that stores kinetic energy when the car is braking. This extra bit of power gives the 911 GT3 R hybrid an innovative advantage in endurance racing and ultimately helps conserve fuel. Experimenting with this technology in racing has helped spawn consumer applications as well, such as the new Cayenne Hybrid and the Panamera S Hybrid. [...]